Editorial policy

Our guides explain health options in plain English, so you can have a better-informed conversation with a doctor. They are general information, not medical advice.

Where our information comes from

We base guides on primary and official sources, including:

• U.S. government health agencies: the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
• ClinicalTrials.gov, the public registry of clinical studies run by the U.S. National Library of Medicine
• Peer-reviewed research and guidance from established medical organizations

Every guide lists the sources it relies on at the end.

How guides are written and kept current

• Each guide shows the date it was last reviewed.
• We review guides at least once a year, and sooner when an official source changes.
• We don't recommend specific treatments, doctors or studies. Study listings come directly from ClinicalTrials.gov.
• Advertisers have no say in what we write. See How we make money.

Corrections

If you spot something wrong or out of date, email hello@healthoptionsguide.com. We check every report and update the guide if needed.

Important

Health Options Guide doesn't provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always talk to a qualified health professional about your own situation. In an emergency, call 911.